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Acorn squash and Passionfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

10.40 g23.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.50 g10.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g11.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.80 g2.20 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

245.10 mcg64.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.00 mg0.13 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg1.50 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mgNA
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

11.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

6.50 mg30.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.02 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

NA7.60 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.70 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

263.00 mg348.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.60 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

26.00 mg12.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

26.00 mg29.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg68.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mgNA
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

22.00 mg1.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

13.00 mg410.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NANA
0 87
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Water Content

89.70 g72.93 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.80 g0.80 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

40.00 kcalNA
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NA97.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

39.00 kcalNA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

56.00 kcal410.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

40.00 kcal110.00 kcal
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

47.00 kcal51.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal330.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tropical

Season

Winter
All seasons

Varieties

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Fibrous
Juicy

Taste

Sweetish
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Central America, North America, Unknown
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Grows on

Vines
Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Sandy loam

Soil pH

5.8-6.86.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Sunny
Frost free, Sunny, Warm

Facts

Facts about

  • It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
  • It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
  • It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
  • Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
  • More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
  • Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Brazil

Other Countries

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru

Top Importer

Costa Rica
Brazil

Top Exporter

United States of America
Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita Pepo
Passiflora edulis

Synonym

Winter Squash
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Malpighiales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Passifloraceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Passiflora

Species

Pepo
P. edulis

Generic Group

Not Available
Passion Flower

Difference Between Acorn squash and Passionfruit

We might think that Acorn squash and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Acorn squash and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Acorn squash and Passionfruit is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Acorn squash and Passionfruit with peel is 40.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Acorn squash and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Acorn squash and Passionfruit is Cucurbitales and Malpighiales respectively. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.